Program Manager Tech V

Program Manager Tech V

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager Tech V for an opportunity in Redmond, WA!

Position Title: Program Manager Tech V

Location: Redmond, WA

Anticipated Start Date: 04/22/2024.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Contract/Onsite

Pay Range: $85.00 - $90.00

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

Drive programs/projects from project initiation through delivery. Interface with clients on technical and business issues. Create and/or review multiple functional specifications that will be used as tools in making decisions as to how the product or service will be implemented. Provide Product Managers & Product Unit Managers with technical and/or analytical information. Organize cross functional activities ensuring the program/project is completed on schedule and within budget constraints. Provide program/project schedules and status reports.

Job Description:

• This PM will be helping define an incubation project for the Azure Quantum team. Significant experience in defining and working on networking projects is critical.


• Azure Quantum, a public preview service that connects customers to quantum computing hardware from third-party providers.


• Azure Quantum Elements, a private preview service that offers a similar functionality as Azure Quantum. 1


• An incubation project that involves building a new technology with a partner, related to quantum networking.
  
  
  


• Documenting requirements and writing product specifications for a new technology incubation project related to quantum networking. 12


• Coordinating with a third-party partner based in Vancouver to build the new technology. 3


• Spending some time in the physical lab, setting up, checking, and monitoring equipment. 45


• Working with two researchers to understand their vision and what they are trying to build. 6


• Using Azure Quantum and Azure Quantum Elements, which are services that connect customers to quantum computing hardware.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

1. 10 years' experience Strong networking skills, especially in large-scale or physical networking.


2. 10 years' experience with telecom networking or similar domains


3. 10 years' experience Lab experience and ability to work with physical hardware and equipment.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

#PhysicalNetwork #PhysicalNetworking #TelecomNetworking #hardware #Equipment #PMP #PMI #ProjectManagement #ProgramManagement

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our and . As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 221052 when responding to this ad.